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Image Not Available for Precious stones are x-rayed. After special methods developed microscopes serve in the institute of precious stone research for the microscopic investigation of precious stones.
Precious stones are x-rayed. After special methods developed microscopes serve in the institute of precious stone research for the microscopic investigation of precious stones.
Image Not Available for Precious stones are x-rayed. After special methods developed microscopes serve in the institute of precious stone research for the microscopic investigation of precious stones.

Precious stones are x-rayed. After special methods developed microscopes serve in the institute of precious stone research for the microscopic investigation of precious stones.

Creator Transatlantic Photo
Date1930s
Mediumgelatin silver print
DimensionsOverall: 17.1 x 23.3 cm (6 3/4 x 9 3/16 in.)
Credit LineAnonymous Gift, 2002
Object number2002/3936
LocationNot currently on display

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Image Not Available for The loops of precious stones demand expertise, the dragging method are likewise most exactly analyzed in the institute of precious stone research.
The loops of precious stones demand expertise, the dragging method are likewise most exactly analyzed in the institute of precious stone research.
Transatlantic Photo
1930s
Photograph
Image Not Available for The precious stone is laid in a liquid which shows special qualities of the light refraction.
The precious stone is laid in a liquid which shows special qualities of the light refraction.
Transatlantic Photo
1930s
Photograph
Image Not Available for Making the ordnance survey maps. The "stone age" library. Huge lithegraphic stones being stored bt the Ordence Survey at Southampton. The library contains 5000 of these stones.
Making the ordnance survey maps. The "stone age" library. Huge lithegraphic stones being stored bt the Ordence Survey at Southampton. The library contains 5000 of these stones.
Fox Photos
unknown
Photograph
Image Not Available for The women of the Papua family cook using hot stones. The food (in this case kangaroo meat) is packed between the stones and cooked for around 6 - 8 hours. The hot stones are removed with the assistance of long wooden poles and the roasted food is collecte
The women of the Papua family cook using hot stones. The food (in this case kangaroo meat) is packed between the stones and cooked for around 6 - 8 hours. The hot stones are removed with the assistance of long wooden poles and the roasted food is collecte
Dr. Hugo A. Bernatzik
1930s
Photograph
Image Not Available for Stone caves used by the Berber people to hide during the night on their wanderings over the Atlas Mountains serve as a high level camp for research people.
Stone caves used by the Berber people to hide during the night on their wanderings over the Atlas Mountains serve as a high level camp for research people.
Presse-Photo
1930s
Photograph
Image Not Available for The most precious armament of the world was owned by Johann George von Brandenburg, The armament is dated around 1540. The suit of armor, sword and horse equipment is estimated at 200,000 DM. It is located ??? At an armoury in Berlin.
The most precious armament of the world was owned by Johann George von Brandenburg, The armament is dated around 1540. The suit of armor, sword and horse equipment is estimated at 200,000 DM. It is located ??? At an armoury in Berlin.
Presse-Photo
1930s
Photograph
Image Not Available for The farm manager explains that these sheep provide the precious Persian fur.
The farm manager explains that these sheep provide the precious Persian fur.
Presse-Photo
1930s
Photograph
Image Not Available for A precious pattern in a red varnish is applied to the jug. Only a few have mastered this skill.
A precious pattern in a red varnish is applied to the jug. Only a few have mastered this skill.
Presse-Photo
1930s
Photograph
Image Not Available for The coloured stones are determined by following the original outline of the work.
The coloured stones are determined by following the original outline of the work.
Presse-Photo
1930s
Photograph
Image Not Available for A path lined with trees, tomb stones in the background.
A path lined with trees, tomb stones in the background.
Atlantic Photo
unknown
Photograph
Image Not Available for Quarrymen at work in the quarries at Abercarn which provides some of London's paving and kerb stones.
Quarrymen at work in the quarries at Abercarn which provides some of London's paving and kerb stones.
Fox Photos
unknown
Photograph
Image Not Available for Flour investigation with the assistance of an electric oven. Fresh milk is submitted in a special apparatus of a catapult test.
Flour investigation with the assistance of an electric oven. Fresh milk is submitted in a special apparatus of a catapult test.
Transatlantic Photo
1930s
Photograph
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